Jai on OTT: Roopesh Shetty’s Tulu-Kannada bilingual gets a streaming partner

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 9 winner Roopesh Shetty’s film Jai, which was his latest directorial venture, was a Tulu-Kannada bilingual that released on November 14, 2025. The Tulu version, of course, fared a lot better than the Kannada one at the box office. It also marked the Tulu film debut of Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, who hails from the coastal belt. The film’s satellite and digital rights had not been sold pre-release, even though Roopesh’s track record as a Tulu director has been good, with hit films like Girgit and Circus.

Where to stream Roopesh Shetty's Jai after theatrical run?

On January 28, Roopesh took to social media to announce that he has sold the satellite and digital rights and while he did not specify an amount, he posted that he it was the highest deal ever for a Tulu film. The deal is for the Tulu and Kannada versions of the film, as well as the dubbing rights. Roopesh did not specify the network, but according to a source, Zee has picked up the rights, so Jai should be available to stream on Zee5 shortly.

Although released in Kannada too, Jai was a film set in the heart of the coastal Karnataka that resonated with Tulu audiences. The film followed Roopesh’s character Jai, the right-hand man of the local MLA Vishwanath, who nods in agreement to everything the latter says, even though, the politician routinely fails to do anything worthwhile for his constituency. From crumbling infrastructure to dilapidated healthcare facilities – nothing runs well, which, Jai remains blissfully unperturbed by, until his own family is affected and there’s nothing he can do.

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Jai also stars Advithi Shetty, Naveen D Padil, Raj Deepak Shetty, Devadas Kapikad, Aravind Bolar, Prasanna Shetty, Manoj Chethan Dsouza, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, among others. Roopesh co-wrote the script and screenplay with Venu Hasralli, based on a story by Prasanna Shetty.

Jai FAQs

Q. Where to watch the Tulu film Jai?

A. The Tulu Kannada bilingual Jai released in November 2025 and is no longer in theatres. The film, directed by actor Roopesh Shetty, has been sold to Zee Network for its satellite and digital rights, in a deal that is the highest ever for a Tulu movie, said the filmmaker. A streaming date is yet to be announced. 

Q. List the cast of the Tulu film Jai...

A. Jai stars Roopesh Shetty, Advithi Shetty, Raj Deepak Shetty, Naveen D Padil, among others, with Hindi actor Suniel Shetty in a pivotal cameo.